TUCSON, Ariz. -- Minot State got contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, but the Beavers fell to the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks 7-6 Friday in the Beavers opening game of the Desert Stinger Classic.
Senior Jamie Odlum then led the way offensively for the Beavers, going 2-for-3 with a double in Minot State's second game of the day, a 5-0 loss to the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. Senior Maggie Mercer put together a noteworthy effort as well, going 2-for-3, as well.
Against NNU to start the day, senior Trinity Valentine was a bright spot for the Beavers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing 2.1 shutout innings, allowing two hits, with two walks and two strikeouts.
At the plate, the Beavers were paced by Odlum, who went 2-for-3 with a double against the Nighthawks, as well, with a walk and two RBIs. Senior Kiera Shwaluk compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a walk. Sophomore Brooklyn Morrison also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding a double.
Northwest Nazarene 7, Minot State 6
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with three runs in the top of the first inning, the big hit coming by way of a run-scoring double off the bat of Odlum.
The Nighthawks then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 3-2 until the Beavers expanded their advantage in the second. Minot State brought home a pair, with one run driven in by Odlum's single, which brought the Beavers lead to 5-2.
Minot State's lead had disappeared by the time the sixth inning arrived and turned into a 7-5 Northwest Nazarene advantage, when the Beavers cut that deficit to 7-6. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.
GAME NOTES
» Every Beavers starter reached base safely in the loss.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed three runs across.
» The Beavers out-hit the Nighthawks at an 8-7 clip.
» Odlum stole two bases in Friday's game.
» The Beavers stole five bases as a team.
» Minot State pitchers faced 31 Northwest Nazarene hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out three.
» The Beavers drew four walks from Northwest Nazarene pitching.
» Odlum led the Beavers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.
» Northwest Nazarene was led offensively by senior Ivy Hommel, who went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBIs.
Cal State Dominguez Hills 5, Minot State 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minot State managed one chance with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 2-for-5 with runners in scoring position. The Beavers last got a runner on third in the sixth, when Odlum made it 60 feet away from scoring with two outs.
GAME NOTES
» Minot State went 2-for-5 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 28 Cal State Dominguez Hills hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and five fly balls while striking out three.
» Odlum led the Beavers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
» Cal State Dominguez Hills was led offensively by freshman Amara Labonog, who went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
» Olague led the Toros pitching staff, throwing seven shutout innings.
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